Possums ARE mean. I dont know why people think they're cute, they're creepy little nasty things. That one that tried to get my dad was just a little guy, probably about the size of a good sized rat, the possum's back was to the open garage door (and me and my car. Car had the headlights on, it was night) and my dad was trying to push it out with a broom. He had Tiny on a leash next to him.

When the possum leaped for my dad, I was so surprised that Tiny did his job and caught the little nasty in his mouth. Stopped the possum from eating my dad's face. Never even connected with my dad. Tiny shook it, snapped it's little neck and spit it out across the garage.

So proud of Tiny for that! I'd been sitting in the car the entire time, and was wishing that I had a video camera when I saw him catch the possum.

Tiny was a great mouser (he caught and killed at least 5 when we lived at our old house) Loved that I got to see him take care of a vicious animal. He did it so quickly. I really miss that dog (especially now, there are burglars making their way thru our neighborhood this summer...no one's caught them yet)